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Why Justin Trudeau is right to end Canada’s bombing campaign against ISIL

'Yes, we can walk and chew gum at the same time. Our training mission in the fight against ISIL will continue. But bringing our role in the high-profile air campaign to an end will send an important signal to Canadians and to other countries about what Western foreign policy priorities should be,' writes Zach Paikin.

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BY ZACH PAIKIN
November 19, 2015

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Why Justin Trudeau is right to end Canada’s bombing campaign against ISIL

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